Spirit Airlines Appoints Dave Davis as President and Chief Executive Officer
- Joe Breitfeller
- Apr 17
- 2 min read
Spirit Airlines has today announced the appointment of airline industry leader Dave Davis as the carrier’s new President and CEO and member of the Board effective April 21, 2025. He joins Spirit from Sun Country Airlines, where he served as President and CFO.

On Thursday (April 17, 2025). Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc., parent company of Spirit Airlines, LLC, announced the appointment of airline industry leader Dave Davis as the carrier’s new President & CEO, and member of the Board. Mr. Davis joins Spirit from Minneapolis-based Sun Country Airlines, where he served as President and Chief Financial Officer.
In Thursday’s announcement, Spirit Airlines’ Chairman, Robert Milton, said,
“We’re excited to welcome Dave as Spirit’s new President and CEO. He brings with him a wealth of experience and a solid track record of accomplishments from his many years in the airline industry. Dave’s background at both Northwest Airlines and, more recently, at Sun Country Airlines, positions him well to lead Spirit’s continued transformation.”
Spirit’s incoming President and Chief Executive Officer, Dave Davis, said,
“I am thrilled to join Spirit at this critical time in the company's history. I look forward to working with the more than 11,000 Spirit Team Members to deliver value for our Guests, shareholders and the communities that we serve.”
Dania Beach, Florida-based low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is committed to offering the best value in the sky with service to nearly 100 destinations in the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean. The airline allows customers to select and pay for only the products and services they want, something they call “À La Smarte.” Spirit also operates one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets in the U.S. The carrier proudly calls their youthful fleet of aircraft their “Fit Fleet®.” Spirit Airlines operates a fleet of 220 Airbus A320 Family and A320neo Family aircraft.
Source: Spirit Airlines